When do unions become detrimental to society?

Answer 1

About 20 years ago when they stopped protecting the worker.

Answer 2

Now that basic labor laws exist to protect workers universally.
Having the raison d'etre of unionization legislated removed the need for them. Now they at best are collective negotiators. They can be detrimental to their own members.
The culture of the unions often removes the individuals incentive to excel. They are restrictive to employers and can drive competition out of a marketplace.

Answer 3

Because unions stop being about helping workers gain fair working environment through collectivism; eventually unions become solely interested in keeping power for themselves.

Answer 4

it happened from the begining a long long time ago. Like so many other things (welfare) the idea was good hearted but so susceptible to corruption with no checks and balances it's now just a logistical and beuracratic nightmare. believe me

Answer 5

When they are subverted by trade policies that favor countries that mistreat their workers and employ children. There must be a balance. Otherwise China wins.

Answer 6

After they soaked in tomato juice for 50 seconds then danced the happy swan.

Answer 7

When they aligned them delves with dems who promise everything but have delivered only more taxes, costly social programs, lower moral standards & ruined famlies.

Let the reporting begin!

Answer 8

When they drive down productivity in a fashion that cripples the businesses.

Answer 9

when they are corrupt or have unethical values